Up at the crack of dawn, well 0700 actually, and set about preparing Arya for our next leg. Today we are setting sail for Salina, for a lunch time stop, and then onto Filicudi.

We arrived at Salina at 1100, after mainly sailing the 6 or so miles. A warm welcome, from the local and when we radioed ahead to ask for berthing instructions and prices for a short stay, were warmly surprised that there was no charge.

The island is wonderfully quite and at the time of our visit, absolutely no tourists, a total contrast to Lipari.

Wonderful quaint local shops, restaurants and drinking places. Local children playing the the town square and no iPhones or iPads in sight. A truly wonderful place. I wish we had more time to stay. A great place to distress with wonderful walks, wildlife and fauna.

Local children having a late breakfast

Just about to have lunch. MORE LATER……THIS PLACE IS A DEFINITE MUST